“Why would you be afraid of death? It would be an inconvenience. I have a lot of undone things and it's bound to get in the way. But, no, it doesn't scare me at all.”
-- David Carradine
-- David Carradine
David Carradine, 1936-2009
On Thursday it was confirmed by Bangkok police that actor David Carradine was found dead in his hotel room. He was 72 years old.
In what looks to be a suicide, Carradine was found hanged in his hotel room. There was no appearance of forced entry or assault. Carradine was supposedly in Bangkok to shoot a movie but information as to what movie has not been confirmed. He was starring in six movies that are already in post-production and he was set to star in one more, Portland, which was still in the pre-production phases.
Carradine comes from a great acting family, which includes his father John Carradine, and his brother Keith Carradine, but neither has had the prolific career that David has had. Recently, Carradine had revival of his career after starring in Kill Bill. Throughout his career he continually to make movies that were either western or kung fu themed, he also is one of the better-known b-movie actors. His most famous role was the monk Kwai Chang Caine of the television series “Kung Fu.”
His characteristic lisp matched his somber attitude, it almost felt like he was trying to be a mixture of John Wayne and Johnny Cash but doing kung fu.
A consummate professional, it is always hard to lose someone in the movie industry as respected as Carradine. At one time he had problems with drugs and alcohol but cleaned up his act and did not return to the big screen until he felt ready to do so. Ever since his days on the set of “Kung Fu” he has remained an avid student of philosophy and the study of ancient medicinal herbs.
His style of acting and his character will not be forgotten. And neither will he. Rest in peace and tranquility David Carradine.
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